On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as “2019 novel coronavirus” or “2019-nCoV”. There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused be a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. The name of this disease was selected following the World Health Organization (WHO) best practice for naming of new human infectious diseases.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Here’s the Link for Calhoun County Online Vaccine Appointments
Those without internet access can still call
$622 Million Available for Michigan Landlords and Renters
Michigan launched a COVID Emergency Rental Assistance program making millions available for renters and landlords to avoid evictions and pandemic-related hardships.
Michigan Bar Pushes the Envelope with Covid T-Shirts
"Kiss Me I'm Contagious" and other controversial t-shirts are shaking things up in Gaylord, Michigan.
Calhoun County and Battle Creek COVID Numbers Are Going the Wrong Way
Health Department says it’s not the time to let our guard down
Michigan Identifies First Case of New COVID-19 Variant in Jackson County
It's the first instance in Michigan of the variant first found in South Africa
Calhoun County Jail Following All Recommendations Amid COVID Cases
County Board Chair Frisbie: "We do a good job in almost every area."
Bench Warrant For Allegan County Restaurant Owner Who Defied Shutdown Orders
A restaurant owner in Holland vows to continue fighting after a judge issues a bench warrant for the owner for defying state shutdown orders.
MI Will Ease COVID Restrictions on Restaurants Beginning March 5
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to announce Tuesday afternoon that COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants will be eased beginning on Friday, March 5, 2021.
What Does the New Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Mean for Calhoun County?
Q & A with County Health Officer Eric Pessell
Michigan Man Joins Circuit Court Zoom Hearing Shirtless
This is not an SNL skit. This guy really joined his court hearing topless.